Siberian Iris

Botanical name: Iris sibericaFamily: IridaceaePlant type: Small but very hardy rhizome which is Winter dormantPlant size: 1m to 1.25m tall & very narrow.Depth & spacing: The top of the rhizome should be no deeper than 5cm below the soil surface and the roots should be fanned out in the hole. Plant 15-30cm apart (use the wider distance if you wish to leave the bulbs undisturbed for years).Watering: Start watering when growth appears and keep the soil slightly moist until foliage dies off after flowering. These plants are relatively drought proof once established.Frost tolerances: HardyAfter flowering care: After flowering, the plant goes dormant & Winter is a good time to cut off the dead foliage.Flowering time: Late Spring to SummerPreferred soil: Well drained & richPreferred aspect: Full sun to half shade (they need at least a half day of full sun but tolerate light shade in the warmer climates.Ideal climates: They grow well in temperate to cool climates because they need a relatively cold winter to produce tall stems.Fertilising: Top dress with a complete fertiliser each Autumn & early Spring for best results.Uses & comments: You can rely on these easy-care iris to provide a blast of blue so brilliant that it makes your eyes pop!